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For Tom Brady, Super Bowl rings have become just another part of life, and as the New England Patriots received their rings for the 2018 Super Bowl last night, it was a chance for Brady to bust out his previous championship rings and have some fun. Watch the bling 💍 (via @TomBrady) pic.twitter.com/rin41RRaAm — NFL […]

New England Patriots cornerback Stephon Gilmore is one of the better cornerbacks in the league, and thinks that rookie wide receiver N’Keal Harry is going to be a big matchup issue for other defensive backs. Gilmore went head to head for three straight days in minicamp against the former Arizona State Sun Devils standout and […]

Rob Gronkowski was back with his former teammates on Thursday night receiving his Super Bowl ring, and Bill Belichick took the opportunity to have a little fun at the expense of the retired superstar. In a video posted by the Patriots Twitter account, Rob Gronkowski is seen holding a trophy and Belichick noticed it was […]

New England Patriots wide receiver Josh Gordon was suspended during the playoff run and Super Bowl, but he still got his ring. Pictures that were posted on Gordon’s Instagram showed a nametag at a table and also a picture that was tagged in Foxborough. It looks like Josh Gordon is in town for the #Patriots […]

The New England Patriots deviated from their degree of normalcy during the first round of the NFL Draft in April, selecting Arizona State wide receiver N’Keal Harry with the 32nd overall pick. It represented the first time the Patriots took a receiver in the first round since 1996, when they drafted the late Terry Glenn. […]

The New England Patriots finally have a running back who’s a fixture of the team’s immediate present and long-term future. As the defending Super Bowl champions continue ramping up preparation for 2019 season, though, Sony Michel remains absent. More concerning? It’s unclear why the injury-prone playmaker has yet to take the field with his teammates […]

At the University of Michigan, Chase Winovich was almost as well-known for a proclivity for headline-making soundbites as any of his stellar exploits on the football field. As a defensive end for the New England Patriots, though, the rookie suddenly finds himself far less verbose. After Wednesday’s minicamp practice, Winovich explained that his standing in […]

The New England Patriots will be in unfamiliar territory in 2019 with Rob Gronkowski now retired. That leaves a huge hole at the tight end position and Tom Brady knows that guys are going to have to step up. After the Patriots cut Austin-Seferian Jenkins this week, Brady stated that the tight end position needs […]

The New England Patriots don’t have a defensive coordinator this season, but rookie assistant coach Jerod Mayo has gotten a chance to call some plays. Jeff Howe of TheAthletic.com, reports that Mayo got an opportunity to call the shots earlier this week during minicamp. The expectation is that Bill Belichick will still call the plays […]

When New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski announced his retirement, there was little surprise. Gronk had hinted at retirement towards the end of previous campaigns, and speculation was his body simply was not holding up to the grind of a 16 game NFL season. On Sunday, Gronkowski once again reiterated to reporters that life […]

One of the big debates all offseason has been what to do about the Hail Mary rules, and New England Patriots coach Bill Belichick isn’t sure there is an easy answer. The NFL is looking at letting teams review pass interference calls, but the way Hail Mary pass interference has been called in the past […]

New England Patriots tight end Matt LaCosse has a golden opportunity in front of him. So far this offseason, seemingly everything has been going LaCosse’s way. The Patriots have a very thin depth chart at the position, and LaCosse should have an excellent chance to be a contributor for the defending Super Bowl champions. First, […]

New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady has filed a trademark for “Tom Terrific” and that has been met with some backlash. Trademark Lawyer Josh Gerben said Brady’s company TEB Capital has filed for the trademark to be used on clothing products and collectibles. This wouldn’t be a big news story, but former New York Mets pitcher […]

In an almost annual ceremony, Robert Kraft will be hosting the team for their Super Bowl rings Thursday night. Patriots’ owner Robert Kraft is hosting his team’s (now almost annual) Super-Bowl ring ceremony tonight at his home. 💍💍💍💍💍💍 — Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) June 6, 2019 The Patriots beat the Los Angeles Rams, 13-3, in Super […]

The New England Patriots are coming off of their sixth Super Bowl championship, but they are entering a 2019 campaign full of questions. This is nothing new for the Patriots, as fans and media pundits always seem to question New England’s roster heading into each new season, but this time around, there seem to be […]

For the first time in over two decades, the New England Patriots used a first-round draft pick on a wide receiver, taking Arizona State’s N’Keal Harry with the 32nd overall selection back in April. With the Patriots’ receiving corps very thin overall, big things are expected from Harry in his rookie campaign, and veteran wide […]

N’Keal Harry, barely more than a month into offseason training, continues rewarding the New England Patriots’ confidence in him. According to The Athletic’s Jeff Howe, the rookie wideout received plenty of reps with the first-time offense during the opening practice of minicamp, and has even acquitted himself well when matched up against First Team All-Pro […]

The New England Patriots may have lost defensive lineman Trey Flowers to free agency this offseason, but they replaced him by acquiring veteran defensive lineman Michael Bennett. Bennett is thrilled to be in New England and can’t wait to follow in the footsteps of previous Patriots linemen such as Richard Seymour and Ty Warren. “I […]

The New England Patriots may be counting on another virtual unknown to be one of Tom Brady’s primary pass-catchers in the season’s early going. According to Kevin Duffy of the Boston Herald, former undrafted free agent Matt LaCosse is poised to be New England opening-day starter at tight end. All signs point to Matt LaCosse […]

Not many casual NFL fans knew N’Keal Harry’s name before the New England Patriots took him with the last pick in the first round in April. Expectations are high that he can turn into the next great Patriots receiver so it’s a good time to learn more about him. Let’s look at four things you […]

The New England Patriots have officially wrapped up their entire draft class, signing running back Damien Harris Tuesday, per Field Yates of ESPN. As Yates points out, it’ll be a four-year deal worth $3.631 million with an $886K signing bonus. An Alabama product, Harris was the team’s third round pick. Language in the CBA surrounding […]

The end of the line is approaching for future Hall of Fame quarterback Tom Brady. It remains to be seen how long Brady continues to play as an NFL quarterback, though there have yet to be any major signs of him slowing down. Despite the fact that the Patriots are once again the defending Super […]

Tom Brady and Baker Mayfield seem to be developing quite a friendship, which is something Cleveland Browns fans will have to process in their own way. It all started when Mayfield hosted a football camp for kids in Cleveland. After a clip from the camp was shared on Twitter of Mayfield dancing with the campers, […]

The New England Patriots cut tight end Austin Seferian-Jenkins on Tuesday and according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network, he will be taking time away to deal with some “personal issues.” The #Patriots are cutting TE Austin Seferian-Jenkins, source said. He’s taking a step away for a month for personal issues and the team will […]

The New England Patriots have released tight end Austin Seferian-Jenkins, according to Field Yates of ESPN. The Patriots originally signed Seferian-Jenkins back in April. He spent the 2018 campaign with the Jacksonville Jaguars but played in just five games before a core muscle injury knocked him out for the remainder of the season. During the […]

Fans of the Tennessee Titans are definitely going to love former Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Adam Humphries. If not for Humphries’ aggressive nature as a slot receiver on the field, Titans fans will love his loyalty as the Tennessee newcomer apparently chose the AFC South franchise over the heralded New England Patriots and future […]

The New England Patriots are one of the most storied franchises in all of professional sports. The Tom Brady-Bill Belichick era has been nothing short of incredible with the two leading the team to six Super Bowl titles as they head into yet another campaign together in 2019. Along with the dynasty in New England […]

This offseason has been a busy one for Julian Edelman and the New England Patriots. First, he wins the Super Bowl MVP Award, signs an extension, and now his offseason has gotten even busier. According to Michael McCarthy of frntofficesport.com, Edelman will have his own documentary on Showtime. The documentary will be centered on the […]

NFL teams are beginning to wise up to the process. More and more, teams are realizing that the draft is often akin to throwing darts at a board, and volume is key. The more draft picks you own in the later rounds, the more likely you are to hit. Occasionally you can hit the jackpot […]

The New England Patriots are now very close to wrapping up their entire draft class. The team signed third round pick Chase Winovich to his rookie contract today, per Field Yates of ESPN. As Yates notes, the deal is for four years and $3,827,312, with a $997,312 signing bonus. The language in the CBA surrounding […]

Demaryius Thomas isn’t the receiver he once was, but that doesn’t mean he doesn’t have anything left in the tank. Thomas’ season was ended by a torn Achilles last year, but he was still reasonably productive up until that point. He finished with 501 yards in 11 games, which is solid if not spectacular. The […]

Known for his robotic-like responses to questions during press conferences, Patriots coach Bill Belichick opened up a little more this weekend when talking about one of his favorite topics outside of football, lacrosse. On Sunday, Belichick was at Gillette Stadium to watch the inaugural weekend of the Premier Lacrosse League. He also took the time […]

Derek Ciapala and Michael Stewart continue the 2019 Tour Around the League with the Athletic Boston’s Matt Chatham. They finally get together to discuss Super Bowl LIII and all the changes taking place on the New England Patriots roster. Also, NFLPA president DeMaurice Smith reportedly warned players to prepare for a long work stoppage in […]

The Detroit Lions have a new star wide receiver in the form of two-time Super Bowl champion, Danny Amendola. The former Miami Dolphins and New England Patriots wideout agreed to a deal with the team earlier in the offseason. As Amendola begins the next stage of his career in Detroit, the veteran wide receiver has […]

Demaryius Thomas signed with the New England Patriots this offseason and many thought that he could be exactly what the team needed. After Rob Gronkowski chose to retire following another Super Bowl win, the Patriots were left with quite a few questions on the offensive side of the football. Unfortunately for Thomas, it appears that […]

While former New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski is seemingly happy living the retired life, that doesn’t mean that New England won’t always hold a special place for him. During an event at Gillette Stadium this weekend, Gronkowski described just how much he loved the community. At the annual “Buzz Off For Kids With […]

The New England Patriots saw one of their most beloved players in franchise history in Rob Gronkowski retire this offseason. Since then, people have said they believe that Gronkowski will make a comeback at some point. Recently, the Patriots greatest tight end in franchise history participated in a charity event in New England. After the […]

The New England Patriots have a big week planned with the team scheduled to receive their Super Bowl rings, according to Mike Reiss of ESPN. The Patriots will get their Super Bowl rings on Thursday, per @MikeReiss. Tom’s running out of fingers. pic.twitter.com/kwak4jFpkR — B/R Gridiron (@brgridiron) June 2, 2019 The Patriots give out the […]

Continuity is key in every business, but especially professional sports. Just ask the New England Patriots, who experience one of the highest turnover rates among coaching staffs in football yet are consistently lauded for their strategic advantages on a weekly basis. New England routinely shuffles in anonymous receivers and defensive players every season, too, never […]